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Moving to Portugal: Real Estate, Residency & the Golden Visa with Erin Charlotte
Thinking of moving to Portugal? In this episode, real estate agent Erin Charlotte shares expert tips on buying property, Portugal’s Golden Visa, and building a new life abroad.


FLOURISHING IN SPAIN: Christine Job on Finding Home, Purpose & Herself Abroad
In this episode of Armchair Expat, Christine Job shares her journey from burnout in Atlanta to building a fulfilling life in Spain. We explore cultural differences between the U.S. and Spain, the power of the Camino de Santiago, and how expat life can support personal growth, wellness, and creativity. Christine also discusses launching Flourish in the Foreign, a podcast amplifying the voices of Black women thriving abroad.


FRANCE CHOSE HER: Moving to France with Purpose and Passion with Jeannette Ceja
Meet Jeannette Ceja—award-winning bilingual travel journalist, international speaker, and fierce advocate for women and Latinos in travel.
From her earliest passport stamp at 9 months old to speaking on stages around the world, Jeannette has built a career fueled by curiosity, courage, and connection. Now living in the south of France and pursuing a master’s in international relations, she shares how she followed her intuition (and a few astrological nudges) to make the leap


MANIFESTING A MOVE ABROAD: How Ziza Manifested Her Move to Italy
Ziza talks about the lifelong dream that led her to Italy, her experience navigating the dual citizenship process, and how she used manifestation, intuition, and practical planning to make her move happen. We dig into the logistics of moving abroad as well as the mindset shifts, identity changes, and moments of trust that unfold along the way.


How to Prepare for a Successful Move Abroad: A psychologist’s take on navigating fear and the unknown with Dr. Colleen Crowley
Dr. Colleen Crowley is a psychologist, expat, and global traveler who has spent the last 30 years living around the world—while also raising a family and supporting others through major life changes. Drawing on over two decades of clinical experience, she now helps individuals and families navigate the emotional and logistical complexities of starting a new life overseas.


She Thrives Abroad: From Fear to Freedom Abroad with Lauren McDonnell
Lauren McDonnell of She Thrives Abroad shares her journey from the U.S. to the Netherlands, detailing the motivations behind her family's...


Early Retirement in Italy: Choosing Meaning Over Money in Midlife with Dan Kidson
In this episode of the Armchair Expat podcast, Dan Kidson shares his journey from a corporate career in the U.S. to pursuing his dream...


Renovating Life: An American Family’s Move to Portugal with Allison Baxley
In this episode of the Armchair Expat podcast, Shannon interviews Allison, an American expat living in Portugal. They discuss Allison's...


Move Overseas Now: Real Talk on Visas, Mindset & Building a Life Abroad with Shawna Lum
In this episode of the Armchair Expat podcast, Shawna shares her journey from growing up in Los Angeles to living in Spain and helping...


Reinventing Life and Work in France with Andrew Guck
In this episode, guest Andrew Guck  shares his remarkable journey from upstate New York to building a life in southern France, where he’s...


How NOT to Retire Abroad: One Couple’s Story of Moving to Portugal
In this episode, I'm joined by Matt and Dawn — better known as The Unretirees  — who traded their big-city grind for a brand-new life on...


Doing Italy: Life Lessons from a Female Founder with Thea Duncan
In this episode of the Armchair Expat podcast, Shannon chats with Thea Duncan, the founder of Doing Italy. The conversation explores...


How to Move Abroad (Without Forcing It): The Power of Intuition & Divine Timing with Nicolle Merrilyne
What if your next big move—whether it’s across the world or deep within—wasn’t about figuring it out , but about feeling it through ? In...


Astrocartography 101: Finding the Best Place to Live, Love & Thrive with Helena Woods
What if your birth chart could tell you where in the world you're meant to thrive? In this episode of Armchair Expat , Shannon chats with...


How to Move Abroad At Any Age with Cepee of She Hit Refresh
🎧 Episode 2: In this episode of Armchair Expat, Cepee shares how a restless career path and a big leap abroad led her to create She Hit...


Wanna Move Abroad? Your Exit Strategy Starts Here with Jen Barnett
After four years of dreaming, procrastinating, and wondering if I’d ever hit publish—I finally did it. The Armchair Expat  podcast is...


Introducing the Armchair Expat Podcast
For years, Bargain Homes Abroad  has been about more than just real estate. We’ve shared international homes and the possibilities of...
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